84.8%
high perceived impact of environmental design on children's sensory–emotional responses
Architectural design elements are perceived to have a high impact on sensory–emotional responses in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
A survey of 202 respondents (parents, teachers, therapists, and caregivers) in Egypt evaluated how sensory and interactive architectural design features—such as lighting, color, acoustics, natural materials, and spatial movement—affect children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and ADHD. The perceived impact on sensory–emotional responses scored 84.8%, reflecting high agreement that design plays a meaningful supportive role in emotional regulation and sensory wellbeing.
The results indicated high perceived impacts on sensory–emotional responses (84.8%) and behavioral–academic outcomes (82.0%).
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very few published papers directly examine interior office space and employee health
Only 50 out of 2,816 papers examined the link between interior office space and employee health
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+16%
occupants in cleaner neighborhoods rated cleanliness satisfaction noticeably higher
Occupants in cleaner neighborhoods rated neighborhood cleanliness satisfaction 6.2 vs 5.33 for dirtier neighborhoods
Isabelle Y.S. Chan et al., 2018, Building and Environment
neighborhood greenspace had the strongest link to indoor air quality of all neighborhood factors
Neighborhood greenspace correlates r = .515 with indoor air quality — the strongest neighborhood-IEQ link found
Isabelle Y.S. Chan et al., 2018, Building and Environment
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